Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue
Xiaomi, a domestic rival to Tesla, is also recalling 400,000 vehicles, as China moves to ban retractable door handles over safety concerns
· Daniel Ren
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue
Xiaomi, a domestic rival to Tesla, is also recalling 400,000 vehicles, as China moves to ban retractable door handles over safety concerns
· Daniel Ren
Philippines’ poverty rate hits record low 9.7% | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Japan to invest additional $940m in homegrown chipmaker Rapidus
Rapidus aims to mass-produce 2-nanometer chips by fiscal 2027. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
· Staff Writer
Demise of Hui Ka-yan’s China Evergrande Group engulfs sports empire built on its fortunes
Ex-real estate giant’s forays into football, giant stadium, football school and volleyball matched its ambition – but then the money stopped
· Stephy Zhang
Demise of Hui Ka-yan’s China Evergrande Group engulfs sports empire built on its fortunes
Ex-real estate giant’s forays into football, giant stadium, football school and volleyball matched its ambition – but then the money stopped
· Stephy Zhang
Top-ranked An Se-young reaches semifinals at badminton world championships
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- World No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea reached the semifinals of the world championships Friday, rediscovering her best badminton after suffering from a foot injury.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadline
As Brussels continues its push to rebalance ties, the latest data show China’s trade surplus expanded over all but three EU members in July
· Finbarr Bermingham
China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadline
As Brussels continues its push to rebalance ties, the latest data show China’s trade surplus expanded over all but three EU members in July
· Finbarr Bermingham
China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadline
As Brussels continues its push to rebalance ties, the latest data show China’s trade surplus expanded over all but three EU members in July
· Finbarr Bermingham
China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadline
As Brussels continues its push to rebalance ties, the latest data show China’s trade surplus expanded over all but three EU members in July
· Finbarr Bermingham
How China eased pressure on oil markets by halting purchases and relying on reserves
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz should, in principle, have caused a far greater shock to oil markets than it has. This, in large part, is due to China’s policy of using its strategic stockpiles rather than purchasing crude oil at inflated prices due to the war.
· Middleeasteye
China Sentences Evergrande Founder To Life In Prison
Five years after Chinese property development firm Evergrande Group collapsed under the weight of enormous debt, founder Xu Jiayin was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.
· Tyler Durden
Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran
As Iran’s largest trading partner, China would seemingly have much to lose from President Trump’s threat this week to impose “tremendous economic consequences” on nations doing business with Tehran.
· David Pierson
China’s telecoms giants bet on ‘token factories’ as AI drives revenue growth
The country’s ‘big three’ telecoms operators are investing heavily in AI computing capacity, as they cash in on a surge in token usage
· Richard Chen
China’s telecoms giants bet on ‘token factories’ as AI drives revenue growth
The country’s ‘big three’ telecoms operators are investing heavily in AI computing capacity, as they cash in on a surge in token usage
· Richard Chen
China enlists AI in hunt for better soybeans, but self-sufficiency unlikely any time soon
New platform is China’s latest effort to improve home-grown soybean varieties and reduce reliance on imports
· Mandy Zuo
China enlists AI in hunt for better soybeans, but self-sufficiency unlikely any time soon
New platform is China’s latest effort to improve home-grown soybean varieties and reduce reliance on imports
· Mandy Zuo
Ridon hits Panelo over ‘worthless’ remark on prosecution witnesses, says he was ‘asleep’ during trial
MANILA, Philippines — House impeachment prosecutor Terry Ridon fired back at former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo over his dismissal of the prosecution’s witnesses as “worthless” and “useless,” questioning how closely he followed the trial when he was “asleep” during some proceedings.
· James Daniel Danio
43rd Ninoy Aquino Day commemorated at NAIA
MANILA, Philippines — A ceremony commemorating the 43rd death anniversary of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. was held Friday at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Parañaque City.
· Dan Madrazo
Top-ranked An, holder Yamaguchi reach badminton worlds semi-finals
NEW DELHI, India — South Korea's world number one An Se-young and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi registered strong wins to reach the semi-finals of the badminton world championships on Friday.
· Agence France-Presse
Saudel intensifies into severe tropical storm outside PAR
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· Acor Arceo
Why are Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organisers facing prison?
Two prominent Hong Kong activists who helped organise annual vigils commemorating China’s deadly 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been convicted of inciting subversion under the city’s national security law.
· Caolán Magee
China rejects US claim that Myanmar analyst wrongfully detained
China has denied a claim by Washington that it has wrongfully detained a United States citizen.
China Firmly Rejects US Demand To Back Its 'Most Crushing Economic Operation' Against Iran
China has firmly rejected Washington's call to join in implementing US sanctions to "squash" Iran's economy, pushing back against Trump administration pressure to be part of the "toughest sanctions in history" which has marked a new phase of conflict focused on extended economic warfare, as a military solution is se…
· Tyler Durden
Indonesia prohíbe quemas abiertas mientras humo llega a Malasia
Personas en medio de la neblina en Pontianak, Kalimantan Occidental, Indonesia, el 21 de agosto del 2026. (AP foto/Stefanus Taman)
· Niniek Karmini
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
United States allies in Asia are watching warily as Washington scales back some military assets in the region to meet demands in the Middle East, where the US-Israel war on Iran is dragging into its sixth month.
· Erin Hale
China is using Jiang Zemin centenary to signal political continuity
Placing Jiang in the uninterrupted development of the Communist Party and the country reinforces a political narrative of succession without rupture
· Xu Ying
China is using Jiang Zemin centenary to signal political continuity
Placing Jiang in the uninterrupted development of the Communist Party and the country reinforces a political narrative of succession without rupture
· Xu Ying
Singapore jails and canes man for abusing boy, 6
The man abused the boy for about 18 hours – hitting him with a hanger at least 620 times and stomping on him at least 45 times
· CNA
Singapore jails and canes man for abusing boy, 6
The man abused the boy for about 18 hours – hitting him with a hanger at least 620 times and stomping on him at least 45 times
· CNA
China busca cerrar saga de empresa inmobiliaria Evergrande
Una mujer camina junto a un mapa que muestra proyectos inmobiliarios de Evergrande en China, mientras se dirige a la plaza urbana Evergrande en Beijing el 18 de septiembre de 2023. (AP Foto/Andy Wong, Archivo)
· Chan Ho Him
How a German submarine deal could test ‘Make in India’ ambitions
The deal is expected to give India critical design and engineering know-how to help build a long-term domestic submarine industrial base
· Biman Mukherji
How a German submarine deal could test ‘Make in India’ ambitions
The deal is expected to give India critical design and engineering know-how to help build a long-term domestic submarine industrial base
· Biman Mukherji
Singapore’s carrots for fund managers set to sharpen competition with Hong Kong
Apart from a tax exemption for investment profits, Singapore plans to relax a visa rule for fund management professionals
· Kolette Lim
Singapore’s carrots for fund managers set to sharpen competition with Hong Kong
Apart from a tax exemption for investment profits, Singapore plans to relax a visa rule for fund management professionals
· Kolette Lim
Will other Southeast Asian countries follow Indonesia’s example with joint China drill?
The recent exercise in strategically sensitive waters east of Taiwan may set a precedent for other Asean members
· Laura Zhou
Will other Southeast Asian countries follow Indonesia’s example with joint China drill?
The recent exercise in strategically sensitive waters east of Taiwan may set a precedent for other Asean members
· Laura Zhou
Korea freezes fuel price caps for another four weeks
The South Korean government will keep fuel price ceilings unchanged for another four weeks as renewed tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher, the Industry Ministry said Friday.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Australia charges dual citizen accused of spying for Russia in Ukraine
The Russian-Australian man who enlisted in Ukraine’s military has been accused of sharing unit locations and troop data with Moscow
· Agence France-Presse
Australia charges dual citizen accused of spying for Russia in Ukraine
The Russian-Australian man who enlisted in Ukraine’s military has been accused of sharing unit locations and troop data with Moscow
· Agence France-Presse
Pakistan expands powers of military chief
Pakistan has vastly expanded the powers of Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Asim Munir through two new laws passed on Thursday.
· RT
China unveils targeted measures to aid slowing economy amid louder calls for policy support
China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short
· Emma Ma
China unveils targeted measures to aid slowing economy amid louder calls for policy support
China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short
· Emma Ma
Chinese court takes Evergrande bankruptcy case in step toward ending its property slump
Una mujer camina junto a un mapa que muestra proyectos inmobiliarios de Evergrande en China, mientras se dirige a la plaza urbana Evergrande en Beijing el 18 de septiembre de 2023. (AP Foto/Andy Wong, Archivo)
· Chan Ho Him
Chinese robot maker capitalises on Niu Lai craze at Beijing’s World Robot Conference | South China Morning Post
While Chinese robotics companies have been quick to capture attention through viral trends and flashy stunts, they are under increasing pressure to deliver practical commercial applications.
Indonesia warns of legal action as Borneo fires create choking haze
Motorists ride on a road as haze from wildfires blanket the city of Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Stefanus Taman)
· Niniek Karmini
Outrage as China programmer’s toilet death ruled non-work-related for being ‘not at desk’
Social security bureau rules against work-related death since Xing had not logged onto his computer
· Zoey Zhang
Outrage as China programmer’s toilet death ruled non-work-related for being ‘not at desk’
Social security bureau rules against work-related death since Xing had not logged onto his computer
· Zoey Zhang
How China eased pressure on oil markets by halting purchases and relying on reserves
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz should, in principle, have caused a far greater shock to oil markets than it has. This, in large part, is due to China’s policy of using its strategic stockpiles rather than purchasing crude oil at inflated prices due to the war.
· Middleeasteye